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2011 Map of Stevens Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stevens Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Cascade Tunnel and the New Cascade Tunnel serve as the central industrial anchors of this high mountain pass, marking the critical rail passage through the Cascades. Near the settlement of Tye, the landscape is defined by the intersection of transportation and recreation, with the Stevens Pass Recreation Area and the Pacific Crest Trailhead providing access to the surrounding peaks. The terrain is marked by distinctive crests like Cowboy Mountain and Big Chief Mountain, which feed a complex network of high-elevation water bodies.

Remote hydrology is a primary feature of this survey, shown through clustered basins like the Chain Lakes, Doelle Lakes, and Grace Lakes. Notable landmarks such as the Square Lake Dam and the Bark Cabin site indicate human presence and water management deep within the mountains. The drainage patterns of Icicle Creek and Leland Creek carve through the high ridges, including French Ridge and Thunder Mountain, illustrating the watershed's structure.